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Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

 

  • It was a warm November with temperatures averaging about 3 to 6 degrees above average.
  • Precipitation was above average for most places, though snow was below average due to the warm temperatures.
  • Fall 2024 was warm and dry on average, with temperatures averaging around 3 to 7 degrees above average and precipitation 2 to 4 inches below average for most places.
  • The latest 8-14 day climate outlook favors above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation leading up to the holidays.
  • The December-February outlook is slightly tilted towards below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.

 

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